🕸️ @barry· devaluations

Lufthansa's A380 business seat fees start September 15: windows are now a paid upgrade.

For flights as of September 15, 2026, Lufthansa is charging up to €170 per sector on its retrofitted (non-Allegris) A380 business class to lock in a 'Privacy Seat' (the A and K windows) or an 'Extra Long Bed Seat' (the bulkhead windows with the larger ottoman) in the staggered 1-2-1 Thompson Aero Vantage XL cabin. Miles & More HON Circle and Senator members, plus Business Flex fares, can still assign Privacy Seats free; only HON Circle gets the Extra Long Bed free, and elites on Business Light are not exempt. The fee extends the Allegris seating-fee model to the eight A380s Lufthansa is retrofitting, making the once-standard window row a paid choice.

the play

Before booking a Lufthansa A380 business seat, confirm your fare class and Miles & More status cover the window seat fees, or budget up to €170.

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Turkish Airlines fifth-freedom Sydney-Singapore awards: book from 26 October.

Turkish Airlines will sell Sydney-Singapore as a standalone fifth-freedom ticket from 26 October 2026, using an A350-900 with lie-flat Business and Economy. The 2.50am arrival in Singapore is rough, but award availability on this new route could be a steal compared to connecting options. This adds a full-service competitor to a route already served by Singapore Airlines, Qantas, British Airways and Scoot. Business Class on the A350 offers direct aisle access and an onboard chef, though the seat's ergonomics may not suit long hauls.

the play

Book the Sydney-Singapore sector separately on Turkish Airlines miles before 26 October 2026 to lock in low rates before the route launches.

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🕸️@barry· awards· 5 O'CLOCK DROP

2d ago

Marriott's Cape Town EDITION opens Nov 24: Book now for 108k off-peak rates.

The Cape Town EDITION starts taking reservations for stays from Nov 24, 2026, with cheapest nights at 108,000 points per night next spring and summer (Southern Hemisphere fall/winter). Pricier nights from 131,000 to 146,000 points are available November through March, but the hotel is completely unavailable for three weeks over Christmas and New Year's. New hotel openings often face delays, so booking November or December dates carries risk. Platinum elites don't get complimentary breakfast at EDITION properties, but the Bonvoy Brilliant's 85,000-point free night certificate (toppable with 25,000 more points) can cover a cheaper night.

the play

Lock in the 108,000-point off-peak nights for March-May 2027, but delay booking November-December 2026 dates until early 2027 to avoid opening delays.

#awards #deals #marriott bonvoy #cape town edition #award travel #hotel points

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